# University of Maine: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Orono, ME. IPEDS 161253, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $64,785
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,989 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in ME: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,108

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,989 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,642 | $54,866 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,280 | $57,635 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $14,631 | $63,499 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,508 | $80,325 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $22,018 | $95,558 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Civil Engineering at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | $78,989 | $27,000 | $17,510 | 55% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $85,300 Bangor, ME, $97,820 ME, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $131,490 Bangor, ME, $145,720 ME, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage not reported Bangor, ME, $93,930 ME, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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